Getting started in the Fiery-Foods Business

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Dave,I am into making peppershake with the Habaneros and Thai peppers that I grow in my organic garden. What would be the best way to go about making this a business? I know that equipment being sterile and utmost clean is the only and best way to go. What equipment (dehydrators and packaging goods) would be the best to go …

Selling relabeled Products

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Dave:I was wondering just how commonplace it is in the BBQ business, of one business to contact another requesting permission to purchase and resell ones product under different labeling/packaging. I’ve found some fantastic BBQ products that I believe are difficult to purchase and could benefit from better marketing practices. Would It be unethical to make such requests?Thanks in advance!MikeMike:This is …

Malagueta Chiles and Pepper Destemmer wanted

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Hi Dave,I’m going to manufacture a Brazilian hot sauce. Right now I’m using the Thai pepper but I’m looking for a pepper very popular in Brazil called "pimenta malagueta." Do you know if this pepper is available here in USA? Also, do you know any device to destemming peppers? Thanks for any help!Antonio RibeiroAntonio:I have grown malaguetas. I doubt that …

Espelette Chile Supplier wanted

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Dave,I want to purchase Piment d’Espelette. Do you know the best place to get it either online or in Los Angeles?Thanks,GeorgeGeorge:It is available from the following source: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/chefshop/pimdesbasred.html–Dave